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Visit to the Castle of Monte Cristo

The Chateau de Monte Cristo is located in the Paris region in Port-Marly, one hour from the center of Paris. The castle is famous for having been the residence of Alexandre Dumas.

Alexandre Dumas, the author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, was already rich and famous when he built a new residence in Port-Marly, he named it le château de Monte-Cristo. The building is as big as this great writer, baroque and grandiose. Dumas was a bon vivant, he had many mistresses and invited a large number of people to his castle. He lived a lavish lifestyle and was soon forced to sell his castle to raise money. The castle will then know a long period of disinheritance before being saved from the demolition. Today you can visit the house and the park which have kept the imprint of Dumas. It is necessary to come by car because there is no public transport.

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Duration: 2 h.
Practical information

The entrance of the castle

Parking is easy for visitors, as a large free car park is available. Entrance to the park and castle is subject to a charge (8 €). Tours with actors in costume are organised every last Sunday of the month (see schedule).
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The park

The park is not very large but it is very pretty with many little nooks and crannies, so don't hesitate to discover it in its entirety by leaving the signposted path.
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Passage under the rocks

A number of passageways have been laid out. A stream has also been diverted. This adds a great deal of charm to the park.
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The castle of If

The château d'If is a small house located a few meters away from the main residence, it was the study of Alexandre Dumas. As it is small, it is not possible to visit it, you can simply see the room in which the writer worked.
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The facade of the château d'If

On the façade you can see the titles of Alexandre Dumas' novels.
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The castle of Monte Cristo

This is Alexandre Dumas' home, built in 1847. Unfortunately, he would not live there for long, as he was forced to sell it to pay off debts. He left it for good in 1851.
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The castle of Monte Cristo

Despite its imposing appearance, the residence is not very large and can be visited in around half an hour. Inside, numerous documents trace Dumas' life, although the original furniture is no longer present. The façade of the house is particularly magnificent, adding to its historic charm.
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The Moorish lounge

Dumas, a great traveller, drew on his travels to design a room with a unique oriental style. This room stands out from the other, more classical spaces in the château, offering an exotic and intriguing touch to the entire residence.
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Haydée's garden

The château, with its elegant architecture and sumptuous gardens, reflects Dumas's opulent lifestyle and love of art and literature.
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The park

The small park is definitely worth a visit. The Château de Monte-Cristo offers visitors the chance to discover the fascinating world of this legendary writer and immerse themselves in the romantic atmosphere of his time.
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